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boston cream cake recipe

boston cream cake recipe

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Learn how to make a delicious Boston cream cake recipe at home. This easy recipe brings the classic dessert to your kitchen with simple ingredients and clear steps.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Vanilla Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups 215g all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup 56g unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup 120ml whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Custard Filling:

  • 2 ½ cups 567g whole milk
  • ½ cup 99g granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 8 oz 227g semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup 180ml heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.

Make the Vanilla Cake:

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Add melted butter and milk, then gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  • Divide batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Custard Filling:

  • Heat milk in a saucepan until warm.
  • In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Gradually add warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool completely.

Make the Chocolate Ganache:

  • Place chopped chocolate in a bowl.
  • Heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chocolate.
  • Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread custard evenly over the top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top.
  • Pour chocolate ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Nutrient Amount
Calories 202 kcal
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 5g
Protein 4g
Carbohydrates 28g
Sugars 18g
Fiber 1g
Sodium 150mg